| Fees | CaFÉ Pro Plan | CaFÉ Plus Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Onboarding Fee Charged only at initial sign-up. | $225 | $225 |
| Call Fee | $250 per call | $475 per call |
| Application Fee | $2.49 per application | $0 up to 250 applications $2.49 per application over 250 |
| Annual Subscription Renewal Fee | $120 | $120 |
| Electronic Processing Fees Assessed on credit card and PayPal payments made through the CaFÉ service. | 3.25% | 3.25% |
Same Powerful Platform. Two Flexible Ways to Pay.
Both plans include full access to CaFÉ. The only difference is how you’re charged.
Plans do not auto-renew. Subscribers receive a notification near their subscription expiration date. CaFÉ’s use is subject to CaFÉ’s terms of service.
Crush Series #46 by Soonae Tark. 2023. Photo courtesy of Soonae Tark.
Pick the plan that's right for you.
CaFÉ Pro Plan:
Limited budget? No problem! Take advantage of a lower call fee and then pay as artists apply.
- Great for: Independent galleries, nonprofits, and inaugural events and competitions.
- Best when: You expect fewer than 250 submissions and/or want to minimize upfront costs.
CaFÉ Plus Plan:
Plan ahead with confidence when you choose this scalable option.
- Great for: Government agencies, universities, arts councils, and more.
- Best when: You want a predictable, fixed cost for budgeting, or if you expect a high volume of applications for your call.
Need more help deciding? Use the pricing plan calculator to see which plan fits your needs. →
CaFÉ Pricing Plan Calculator
Calculate the estimated cost of your first call by entering the total number of applications you expect to receive. Estimates do not include the annual subscription fee or the electronic processing fees.
CaFÉ customers also get exclusive access to a range of add-on services.
Promotional E-Blast starts at $175
CaFÉ will email your call details to artists on your behalf. You choose the region and art discipline, and the price is based on the number of recipients.
Finalist Application starts at $100
Specifically designed for the second phase of projects following a broad call for artist qualifications. The Finalist Application makes it easy to seamlessly collect and manage proposal submissions from shortlisted finalists.
Smart Call™ starts at $225
With almost 20 years of experience, our team can help you get the most out of CaFÉ and set you up for success. With the Smart Call, we’ll build your call listing and applicant form questions.
Letters of Reference activation is FREE upon request!
Accept confidential letters of reference through CaFÉ. If you require privacy and discretion for supporting materials, this is the perfect solution for your grant, fellowship, or other funding opportunity.
Crush Series #41 by Soonae Tark. 2023. Photo courtesy of Soonae Tark.
